LibGuides: Health and Wellness: Nutrition

Nutrition Links

Macronutrients
What are macronutrients? Are carbs, proteins, and fats confusing? Hopefully, this link can de-mystify.
Micronutrients
Use this link to learn about micronutrients, also known as vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition Labels
This link will show you how to read and understand nutrition label.
Basic Nutrition Guides
From basic healthy eating, to vegetarian diets, use this link to learn about basic nutrition.
Nutrition Research
Browse the most recent nutrition research from the American Society for Nutrition.

Meal Planners

Meal Planning with Eat This Much
Type in a calorie target and get updated with recipes, calorie counts, and estimated costs.
Meal Planning 101: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prep
Building a menu in advance can save you time and money, and make it easier to eat healthy foods and manage special dietary needs.

Nutrition Apps

10 Best Nutrition Apps
Use this list to find nutrition apps for your mobile device including nutrition facts and trackers.

About

Nutrition is the process by which the body takes in energy in the form of calories from proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, or macronutrients and other micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. For good health and well-being, it is essential to eat a balance of healthy foods.

Many college students suffer from inadequate nutrition due to stress, time management, funds, or other lifestyle factors. Use this page to learn about basic nutrition and the breakfast, lunch, and dinner student cookbooks to learn how to prepare simple, nutritious meals for home, school, work, or on-the-go.

The information on this page is not intended for weight loss.

Nutrition Basics

How the Food You Eat Affects Your Brain

BIOL 1383: Nutrition

Human Nutrition
This is the textbook for BIOL 1383: Nutrition

Simple Student Cookbooks

Rise and Shine: Simple Breakfasts for Busy Students
This cookbook can help you prepare a healthy, cost-effective breakfast before class, or even the night before. Begin your day with a balance of healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and good fats to keep your stomach - and brain full until lunch.
Mid-Day Munchies: Healthy Lunches for Busy College Students
This cookbook can help you prepare a healthy, cost-effective lunch before class, or even the night before. Relax between classes and avoid the cafe line with a balance of healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and good fats to keep your stomach - and brain full until class is over.

Health and Wellness: Nutrition